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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.82, 58,146.57 and 13,798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.82, 58,146.57 and 13,798.62 is: 20,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.82 : 58,146.57 = 13,798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.82/58,146.57 = 13,798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.82x = 58,146.57 × 13,798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.82x = 802,342,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,342,423.73/38,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.57

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